Equation Grapher
About
Topics
- Graphing
- Polynomials
- Curves
Description
Learn about graphing polynomials. The shape of the curve changes as the constants are adjusted. View the curves for the individual terms (e.g. y=bx ) to see how they add to generate the polynomial curve.
Sample Learning Goals
- Sketch how the graph of a line changes as the coefficient and constant vary.
- Predict how a line graph will look given an equation in other forms.
- Sketch how a parabola changes as coefficients and constant vary.
- Predict how a parabolic graph will look given equations in other forms.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Equation Grapher: Sketching Linear and Parabolic Graphs (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS | Lab | ||
Equation Grapher: Stretch Armstrong | beki toussaint | HS | Lab | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | MS HS |
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Kinematics | Wang Yunhe | HS | Lab | ||
Flexible Quadratics | Andrew Marshallsay | MS | Lab | ||
Linear and Quadratic Functions: analysis using graphing | unkown unknown | HS | HW | ||
Equation Grapher: Transformations of graphs | Stacy Larson | HS | Lab | ||
2차 방정식 그래프 작성기 SIM 사용설명서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | MS HS |
HW Demo CQs |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | Demo HW MC Other Discuss Guided Lab |
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Função Afim | Ederson Marcelino Silva | UG-Intro HS |
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Translations
Related Simulations
Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Credits
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